Strange smell
10-18-2014, 08:55 PM
#611
One problem with the Tundras is the fact that you have to R&R the engine to replace a power steering line. We don't have that problem. Now that the cooler weather is here with having the vents on warm some of the time, I find the smell is constant. Told my dealer and they are getting the process going to get the evap replaced. I was tired of the smell before, but at least in the summer time the smell would only hang around for a few seconds then nothing, not so much now, now its constant and I've had enough of it.
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Lethal Weapon (10-19-2014)
10-19-2014, 12:00 AM
#614
American member
Quality is getting better overall but as even base model vehicles become more complex I think problems will continue to arise. If the Tundra sold in numbers like the F150 I'm sure problems would crop up.
I had a 2012 Tacoma, that had a random hard start issue. Never threw a code, there were a few others on Tacomaworld that had a similar issue, but it was never in large enough numbers to make any Toyota dealers aware of the problem.
Every vehicle I've ever had has had one problem or another, or multiple. I've become resigned to it.
This should be a non-issue, bullet proof item. Unless of course my favorite auto maker cheesed out on me. And it seems that's the case.
Last edited by Masi1926; 10-21-2014 at 08:16 AM.
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Lethal Weapon (10-19-2014)
10-19-2014, 06:37 PM
#615
The sticker that was on my windshield said Dearborn. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if our evap/blower units came from china. The smell we have is probably refrigerant, dye,mold and or mildew, and toxic waste in the plastic all mixed together. Refrigerant by itself does not smell like what we have.
10-23-2014, 10:50 PM
#617
2nd Amendment Supporter!
Well, they had my truck for 4 days (to do an 8 hr job) but they did take care of me with a rental. I'll see in the morning if the smell is gone...which I expect it will!
BUT.... Now another issue when I picked my truck up tonight!.. The electric fans are running SO high, I swear the damn things are going to come right out if my hood & are sooo obnoxiously loud! With 20,000 miles now on my truck, they NEVER were loud at all & actually never heard them until now! WTF???
I have seen other threads on here pertaining similar "loud electric fans", but from one horrible smell, to now deafening electric fan???
I called the dealer immediately & told them the issue & my service advisor is suppose to call me back tomorrow.
Anyways... This thread is about the smell..... When I picked it up & started it, there was no smell - so I think that is now resolved - will update a little later.
BUT.... Now another issue when I picked my truck up tonight!.. The electric fans are running SO high, I swear the damn things are going to come right out if my hood & are sooo obnoxiously loud! With 20,000 miles now on my truck, they NEVER were loud at all & actually never heard them until now! WTF???
I have seen other threads on here pertaining similar "loud electric fans", but from one horrible smell, to now deafening electric fan???
I called the dealer immediately & told them the issue & my service advisor is suppose to call me back tomorrow.
Anyways... This thread is about the smell..... When I picked it up & started it, there was no smell - so I think that is now resolved - will update a little later.
10-23-2014, 11:50 PM
#618
Senior Member
i thought this was interesting... hopefully this helps someone with their smell issue.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...repair/2423551
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...repair/2423551
10-24-2014, 08:58 AM
#620
Senior Member